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Dec 11, 2023

Importance of a Will


A Will is a formal written direction controlling the disposition of property at death. After creating a Will, there are formal requirements you must follow to change or modify your Will. A Will’s terms cannot be changed by simply writing something or crossing something out after the Will is executed. In fact, writing on the Will after its execution may invalidate part of the Will or all of it. There are three ways to handle major life events that require updates to your Will:

Importance of a Will

Dec 6, 2023

Common Mistake to Avoid with your Estate Plan

Many people unknowingly make costly mistakes during the estate planning process. It is crucial to understand the potential risks and pitfalls in order to avoid these errors. Below are 5 common mistakes that you should avoid with your estate plan.

Common Mistake to Avoid with your Estate Plan

Nov 29, 2023

Advanced Medical Directives

Florida and federal law gives every competent adult, 18 years or older, the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including the right to decide what medical care or treatment to accept, reject, or discontinue. If you do not want to receive certain types of treatment or you wish to name someone to make those health care decisions for you, you have the right to make those desires known to your doctor, health care provider, and the hospital.

Advanced Medical Directives

Nov 21, 2023

How long does Probate take in Florida?

When a loved one dies who lived in or owned property in Florida, the timeline for settling their financial and legal affairs can be measured in weeks, months, or years. Depending on the size and complexity of the estate, probate in Florida takes anywhere from one month to 18 months or more.

How long does Probate take in Florida?

Nov 17, 2023

The Probate Process

In planning your estate, more important than minimizing probate is minimizing the real issues that can make probate difficult, such as lawsuits by heirs. Many states have simplified or streamlined their probate processes over the years. However, Florida is a state that requires you to use an attorney for a probate proceeding.

The Probate Process

Nov 13, 2023

Why do you need an Estate Plan?

Estate planning is a process involving the counsel of professional advisors who are familiar with your goals and concerns, your assets and how they are owned, and your family structure. Estate Planning covers the transfer of property at death as well as a variety of other personal matters and may or may not involve tax planning.

Why do you need an Estate Plan?

Oct 26, 2023

Foreclosure

Foreclosure is the period after you fall behind in payments, but before foreclosure can officially start the process is called the “pre-foreclosure” stage. During this time, the servicer can charge you various fees like late charges and inspection fees. Foreclosure cannot start until you are more than 120 days past due

Foreclosure

Oct 25, 2023

Work Visa and Work Permit

All migrants interested in working in the U.S. need either a work permit or a work visa. A visa is a document issued by a country's embassy or consulate giving a visitor permission to enter, transit or leave that country for a specific purpose and period.

Work Visa and Work Permit

Oct 24, 2023

Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador 

The Family Reunification Parole Processes promote family unity, and are part of the comprehensive measures announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador 

Oct 23, 2023

O-1 Visa vs EB-1 Visa

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education,business or athletics, or who demonstrated a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.

O-1 Visa vs EB-1 Visa

Oct 18, 2023

USCIS Exempts Biometric Service Fees for all Form I-539 Applicants

U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Starting October 1st, 2023, USCIS is exempting the $85.00 biometric service fee as part of the application process for Form I-539.

 USCIS Exempts Biometric Service Fees for all Form I-539 Applicants

Oct 16, 2023

Extension and Redesignation of Venezuela for TPS

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eighteen (18) months. Security Mayorkas extended Venezuela TPS due to the increased instability and lack of safety due to enduring humanitarian, security, political and environmental conditions.

Extension and Redesignation of Venezuela for TPS

Oct 2, 2023

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program


This EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is known as EB-5 for the name of the employment based fifth preference visa that participants receive. On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. This Act establishes a special fund known as the EB-5 Integrity Fund. USCIS administers the EB-5 Program. Under this program investors (and their spouses and unmarried children under twenty-one (21)) are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Oct 2, 2023

Petitioning for a Green Card as a Widow(er)

Widows or widowers who were married to a U.S. citizen at the time of death of the citizen may apply for a Green Card if the deceased U.S. citizen spouse filed Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) for them before passing away. USCIS will treat the previously filed Form I-130 as a Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

Petitioning for a Green Card as a Widow(er)

Sep 20, 2023

Humanitarian Reinstatement

You may only request Humanitarian Reinstatement if you are the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-130, and your petitioner relative has died. USCIS cannot grant Humanitarian Reinstatement if the petitioner died while the petition was still pending. Most immediate relatives and family-based preference immigrants are required to have form I-864 Affidavit of Support.

Humanitarian Reinstatement

Sep 19, 2023

10 Steps to Naturalization

Depending on your situation, there may be different ways to obtain Naturalization or Citizenship.

Naturalization: is the process by which a U.S. citizen is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

10 Steps to Naturalization

Sep 19, 2023

Work Permit

A work permit is an official document from the United States government that allows immigrants to work in the U.S. It is also known as Employment Authorization Document (EAD). You do not need to be a permanent resident to get a work permit

Work Permit

Sep 11, 2023

TPS Re-regristration Period

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending from 60 days to 18 months the periods to re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the designations of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan.

TPS Re-regristration Period

Sep 11, 2023

Asylum


Asylum is a form of protection which allows individuals to remain in the United States instead of being deported to a country where he or she fears persecution or harm. Those who are granted asylum are called asylees. You may only apply for asylum if you are in the U.S. physically and not a citizen.

Asylum

Sep 6, 2023

Assets Protection Trust

Asset Protection Trusts can help keep your assets from creditors, lawsuits and even divorce claims and civil action. All Asset Protection Trusts are irrevocable.

Assets Protection Trust
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